If you’re looking to surprise your family with a gift to knock their socks off, this would be it. For those living in and around North Texas, we found the perfect waterfront getaway for under $1 million just an hour west of DFW, boasting lake access and views that will make you feel worlds away.

Located at 13160 Miller Road in Azle, Texas, this six-bedroom, five-full-and-one-half-bathroom charmer sits on a large 1.79-acre lot right on the waters of Eagle Mountain Lake, surrounded by a scenic garden setting with ample indoor-outdoor areas to entertain.

Boasting 360-degree views from the highest hilltop overlooking the southern shores of Lake Ray Roberts lies a 40-acre residential retreat that feels more resort than cattle ranch, although it has that too.

Known simply as Trio Texas Ranch, the sprawling equestrian and entertainment compound at 1180 McReynolds Road in Sanger, Texas – currently listed for $6.5 million – is the brainchild of three brothers who all lived and worked in Dallas and wanted a quick getaway for entertaining family and friends in a fun, safe, and scenic environment, but with one major stipulation — it had to be chock-full of luxurious indoor-outdoor amenities.